In-situ conservation involves protecting species within their natural habitat. Biosphere reserves, National Parks, and Sacred groves are examples of protected areas where ecosystems and species are conserved in place. Botanical gardens, on the other hand, are facilities where plants are cultivated and displayed, typically outside their natural environment, representing an ex-situ conservation strategy.
Which of the following is NOT an example of in-situ conservation strategy?
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2018 · Topic: Biodiversity (Conservation Strategies: Ex-situ (Zoos, Botanical Gardens, Gene Banks, Seed Banks, Cryopreservation))
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